Bendigo Race 9 - Garrards Horse & Hound Mares Pace
MIDNIGHT ALIBI (4) was out of position at the start but worked home in good style to land a maiden win by 8.7 metres at this circuit and distance last week. Same draw and could be ready to work through her grades now. SUMTHIN ELSE (5) gave a good sight last start at Melton, leading and sticking on well for third. Draws a little wider but this is winnable if things go her way. TRYX VIXEN (6) draws wider and goes up in distance but is hard to knock off back-to-back wins at this venue. MADAM REACTOR (3) draws well and deserves respect after leading from a wider barrier to win at Shepparton last start.

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1650m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.6 beaten 15 m by Bettorsweetvictory (1:58.50) on June 17 at $7. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr7) over 2100m at Charlton, at the bell was 12th-22.1m 2WWC beaten 16 m by Champagne Walsh (2:32.80) on December 29 at $41. Can improve enough to play a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 17/06/2026 | 170 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $7.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/11/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $3.20 |
| 3/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2100m after being wide early at Charlton, at the bell was 2nd-2.4 beaten 9 m by Watch Your Back (2:37.80) on June 15 at $14. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 30 m by The Final Dance (2:01.10) on June 11 at $26. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/06/2026 | 4 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.9 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $14.00 |
| 5/12 | 11/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 31.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/06/2026 | 8 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Chris Alford | 2:01.5 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D K Douglas | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr7) at Shepparton (2:42.00) beating Our Mystery Bet in on June 9 at $3 at the bell was leading 6.62. Drawn favourably and expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 09/06/2026 | 13 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | Liam Older | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 20.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/05/2026 | 8 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | F Barac | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 14/03/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | F Barac | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 8 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at this track (2:40.70) beating Betting Attack in 4yo+ on June 17 at $1.60 at the bell was 6th-10.04. Could strike again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/06/2026 | 36 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $1.60 |
| 5/7 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 12/05/2026 | 22 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 44.3L | $1.95 |
| 1/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 20/04/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 110.2L | $4.00 |
| 8/11 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 59.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 31/03/2026 | 349 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
| 12/12 | 16/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 63.1L | $6.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was leading 0.69 beaten 5.5 m by Our Bella Lucia (2:43.40) in M on May 29 at $12. Working up to a win.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/05/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | David Miles | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/03/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 23.1L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1650m at this track beaten 12 m by Kia Ora Beauty (1:57.30) in M on October 16 2024 at $71. Has been in work for a little while but after a lengthy break may need the run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 22/04/2025 | 12 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $7.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/04/2025 | 32 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2210m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 22.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/03/2025 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $10,000.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 21.9L | $18.00 |
| 4/11 | 31/01/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $6.00 |

Driver: Darren Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 24 m by Secret Service Agent (2:43.70) on June 12 at $12. Before that, 5th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten 24 m by Our Bella Lucia (2:43.40) in M on May 29 at $5.50. Chance to atone.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 24.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 24.7L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/05/2026 | 150 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 3/4 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 21/12/2025 | 10 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Darren Pace | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 11/12/2025 | 10 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 32.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 01/12/2025 | 24 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $3.30 |